Several human rights groups have urged MPs to reject the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) bill that will be tabled in Parliament soon.

Amnesty International Malaysia, Article 19, Civicus: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, and Human Rights Watch said the bill further weakens the oversight mechanism in place for police conduct.

“Malaysia needs an independent oversight body that is truly independent and impartial from the state and the police, to avoid a conflict of interests.

“To be effective, the oversight body must...